GLOSSARY & ACRONYMS

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ActiveAssist

ActiveAssist is a fee subsidy program designed to help low-income families and individuals in

Brampton participate in Recreation programs.

Assessment growth

The additional value of assessed properties (e.g. new properties) added to a municipality in a

given year.

Budget – balanced

Where revenues plus other funding sources equal expenditures.

Budget – base

The previous year’s approved budget before any budget changes are reflected for current or

future years.

Budget – capital

Forecasted funding and costs categorized by projects. Capital budgets include the cost of

purchase, construction, major repair, replacement and renewal of assets. Capital budgets are

long-term and reflect an investment in the future of the city.

Budget – operating

Forecasted revenues and costs to run the city for a one-year period (January-December).

Operating budgets are for day-to-day expenses to keep the city’s operations running. A

municipality’s operating budget must be balanced (i.e. projected revenues must equal projected

costs).

Budget deficit

Occurs when actual costs exceed actual revenues. In the operating budget, the shortfall must be

covered by a draw from reserves in order to maintain a “balanced budget”. In the capital budget,

approval must come from Council to increase funding for the project that has exceeded its

budget.

Budget surplus

Occurs when actual revenues exceed actual costs. In the operating budget, remaining funds

must be placed into reserves in order to maintain a “balanced budget”. In the capital budget,

remaining funds must be returned to the reserve(s) from which funding was obtained for the

project.

Glossary

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Cloud Computing

The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and

process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Credit rating

A value assigned to the city by a credit agency that reflects the financial stability of the city’s

finances.

Debenture

A loan secured to cover long-term investment. For Brampton, debentures would be issued by the

Region of Peel and are restricted for use on capital projects.

Debt – DC-supported

External debt secured for capital projects that will ultimately be paid back, including interest,

through the collection of development charges from builders.

Debt – external

Debt secured from sources outside the city (i.e. not from internal city bank accounts).

Debt – internal

Debt used to fund capital projects secured from city reserves. Loans are paid back, with interest

at the prevailing rate(s), to the reserve.

Debt – tax-supported

External debt secured for capital projects that will ultimately be paid back, including interest,

through property taxes.

Depreciation

The cost that reflects the loss in value of the city’s assets annually (wear and tear).

Development Charges (DC)

Fees collected from developers, at the time a building permit is issued, to pay for infrastructure

such as roads, transit, water and sewer infrastructure, community centres and fire and police

facilities in new developments.

Engagement

Engagement measures how much and how often others interact with the City.

Feasibility Studies

An assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or method.

Glossary

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Followers

Someone who subscribes to receive updates via Twitter, Facebook etc.

Funding – one-time

Funding that is not ongoing and does not form part of the “base budget”. Can be used to fund

one time or emergency costs. Cannot be used to fund ongoing expenses such as salaries.

Examples include annual surplus funds or draws from reserves.

Funding – ongoing

Funding that is sustainable through an ongoing source (e.g. property taxes) and forms part of the

“base budget”. Used to fund ongoing expenses. Examples include property taxes, recurring

revenues and permanent transfers from other levels of government.

Infrastructure deficit

The accumulated shortfall in savings for repair and replacement of city assets.

Infrastructure levy

The portion of property taxes collected for the purpose of funding repair and replacement of city

assets.

Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the growing network of technology and devices that

communicate over the internet.

Jumpstart

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a registered charity dedicated to removing financial barriers

so children across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and get into the game.

Jumpstart’s core purpose is to enrich the lives of children (from 4 to 18) in need through sports

and physical activity. They assist with the costs associated with registration, equipment and/or

transportation.

MPAC

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. Its role is to accurately assess and classify all

properties in Ontario. The assessments provided by MPAC are used to calculate the property

taxes payable by property owners.

Pain Points

A problem or need a business or company aims to solve.

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Personal Transportation Company (PTC)

A ride share company such as Uber or Lyft.

Record of Site condition

A record of site condition (RSC) summarizes the environmental condition of a property, as of a

certification date, based on the completion of one or more environmental site assessments

(ESAs) conducted or supervised by a qualified person (QP) (some aspects of an ESA must be

conducted by the QP and may not be delegated).

Reserves

Earmarked revenue that is not tied to any specific asset and is not required to be segregated.

Reserves may be established for a predetermined purpose (e.g. General Rate Stabilization

Reserve). Often referred to as “contingency” or “rainy day” funds.

Reserve Funds

Revenues which are earmarked, segregated and restricted to meet the purpose of the reserve

fund. A reserve fund is established based on a statutory requirement or a defined financial

commitment/liability payable in the future. There are two types: obligatory and discretionary.

Reserve Funds - Obligatory

Funds segregated, as mandated by statute (e.g. Development Charges) or as a result of a legal

agreement (e.g. subdivision agreement). To be used solely for the purpose prescribed for them.

Reserve Funds - Discretionary

Reserve funds that are created by Council to earmark revenue to finance a future expenditure

(e.g. hospital, university, road widening, facility construction).

Smart City

A smart city is an urban development vision to integrate multiple information and communication

technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in a secure fashion to manage a city’s

assets – the city’s assets include, but are not limited to, local departments' information

systems, schools, libraries, transportation systems, hospitals, power plants, water supply

networks, waste management, law enforcement, and other community services.

Glossary

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ACC – Architectural Control Compliance

AIM – Accessible Interactive Maps

AMANDA – Building Permit Tracking System

AMPS – Administrative Monetary Penalty System

ATU – Amalgamated Transit Unit

AVL – Automated Vehicle Locator

BAS – Building Automation Systems

BCA – Building Condition Assessment

BEC – Brampton Entrepreneur Centre

BEMO – Brampton Emergency Management Office

BEPAC – Brampton Environmental Planning Advisory Committee

BFES – Brampton Fire and Emergency Services

BFIP – Bicycle Facility Implementation Plan

BILD – Building Industry and Land Development Association

BL – Brampton Library

BPL – Brampton Public Library

BPFFA – Brampton Professional Fire Fighters Association

BRIMS – Brampton Records and Information Management System

BRT – Bus Rapid Transit

CAMP – Corporate Asset Management Plan

CAO – Chief Administrative Officer

CAS – Council and Administrative Services

CCTV – Closed Circuit Television

CERV – Community Emergency Response Volunteer

CIL – Cash In Lieu

CIP – Community Improvement Plan

Class EA – Class Environmental Assessment

Acronyms

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CLT - Corporate Leadership Team

COB – City of Brampton

CofA – Committee of Adjustment

COO – Chief Operating Officer

CPI – Consumer Price Index

CSO – Corporate Services Office

CSP – Customer Service Portal

CUPE – Canadian Union of Public Employees

CVC – Credit Valley Conservation Authority

DC – Development Charge

DECRS – Downtown Etobicoke Creek Revitalization Study

DES – Data Encryption Security

DDGs – Development Design Guidelines

DPS – Development Permit System

DTIMS – Deighton Total Infrastructure Management System

EA – Environmental Assessment

EAB – Emerald Ash Borer

EMP – Environmental Master Plan

ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning

FCCC – Flower City Community Campus

FOI – Freedom of Information

FSEO – Festivals and Special Events Office

GEA – Ontario's Green Energy Act

GFOA – Government Finance Officers Association

GIS – Geographic Information System

GOC – Games Organizing Committee

GPS – Geographical Positioning System

Acronyms

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GRS – General Rate Stabilization

GTA – Greater Toronto Area

GTHA – Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

HLRT – Hurontario Light Rail Transit

HR – Human Resources

IAQ – Indoor Air Quality

ICI – Institutional Commercial Industrial

ILS – Integrated Library System

IMET – Inter Municipal Enforcement Team

IMS – Infrastructure Management System

IoT – Internet of Things

ISO – International Standards Organization

IT – Information Technology

ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems

ITSM – Information Technology Service Management

IWMS – Integrated Workplace Management System

JFCC – Joint Fire Communications Centre

KPIs – Key Performance Indicators

LCD – Liquid Crystal Display

LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

LED – Light Emitting Diode

LID – Low Impact Design

LRAP – Licensing Renewal Analysis Project

LRAP – Licensing Review Automation Process

LRT – Light Rapid Transit

MAA – Municipal Access Agreement

MAG – Ministry of Attorney General

Acronyms

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MAS – Management Advisory Services

MFIPPA – Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

MMS – Minimum Maintenance Standards

MNR – Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

MPAC – Municipal Property Assessment Corporation

MPI – Municipal Price Index

MPMP – Municipal Performance Management Program

OBC – Ontario Building Code

OCA – Office of the Central Area

OCE – Ontario Centres of Excellence

OCE – Office of Community Engagement

OMB – Ontario Municipal Board

OP – Official Plan

OPA – Official Plan Amendment

OPPI – Ontario Professional Planners Institute

PLANTRAK – Development Tracking System

PM – Project Manager

POA – Provincial Offences Act

PSAB – Public Sector Accounting Board

PTC – Personal Transportation Company

ROP – Region of Peel

ROW – Right of Way

SME – Small / Medium Enterprises

SOGR – State of Good Repair

SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

SP – Secondary Plan

SWM – Storm Water Management

Acronyms

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TCA – Tangible Capital Asset Reporting

TDM – Travel Demand Management

TLMS – Talent Learning Management System

TMS – Talent Management System

ToR – Terms of Reference

TRCA – Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority

TSSA –Technical Standards & Safety Authority

TMP – Transportation Master Plan

WHO – World Health Organization

WSIB – Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Acronyms